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Springfield Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Heroin Possession and Distribution
A Springfield man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for his role in a heroin distribution ring. Tyrell Harris, 29, was found guilty of distributing heroin and possessing 100 grams or more of heroin with intent to distribute.
According to court documents, Harris was arrested on an unrelated arrest warrant for firearms charges. During the arrest, officers discovered approximately 240 grams of heroin inside his residence, along with other evidence related to drug sales.
Harris was indicted in May 2019 and pleaded guilty in June 2022. The sentencing hearing took place on October 18, 2022, in front of U.S. District Judge Sue E. Myerscough.
The government presented evidence that Harris was involved in the distribution of heroin, and that he possessed 100 grams or more of the substance with intent to distribute. The statutory penalties for distribution of heroin are up to 30 years in prison, up to a $2,000,000 fine, not less than 6 years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment.
The penalties for possession of 100 grams or more of heroin with intent to distribute are up to life in prison, up to a $8,000,000 fine, not less than eight years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment. Harris was sentenced to concurrent sentences of 57 months’ imprisonment for distribution of heroin and 120 months’ imprisonment for possession of 100 grams or more of heroin with intent to distribute.
The Springfield Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Z. Weir represented the government in the prosecution.
Harris’ sentence is a significant blow to the heroin distribution ring in Springfield. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the opioid epidemic and bring those responsible to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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